The war with Russia, which began in 2014, was a turning point in the development not only of Ukrainian society as a whole, but also of the domestic LGBTQ community. In opposition to the ideology of the Russian World, our society and state began to realize and prove in practice their belonging to modern Europe with its values and principles.
The new stage of Russian aggression has only led to greater unity of the Ukrainian nation, which allows us to hope for rapid progress in our country’s integration into the Free World — in particular, in achieving equality for LGBTQ people who are now defending our common Homeland.

This publication presents information that reflects the social, legal and political situation of the LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) people in Ukraine in 2021. It contains data and analyses of the issues related to LGBT+ rights and interests in legislation, public and political life, and public opinion, and provides examples of discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity and more.